The role of erythropoietin on angiogenesis and retinopathy is beginning to be defined, and it has been shown to promote both endothelial cell proliferation and vessel growth.

• 红血球生成素在血管新生作用与视网膜病变的角色目前正在研究中，目前显示它可以促进内皮细胞增殖与血管生长；